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Lady Gaga Performs at Bill Clinton Gala, Kills It, Offends

One of the highlights at the gala celebrating Bill Clinton’s 65th birthday and the 10th anniversary of his foundation with “A Decade of Difference” was Lady Gaga’s eccentric performance. The singer took to the stage in an elaborate, oversized set piece which also included a piano. After an ext...

17 October 2011
09:21 GMT

Katy Perry Performs ‘The One that Got Away’ on X Factor

Fans are probably not that accustomed to seeing Katy Perry on stage in anything but cartoon-inspired outfits, singing pure pop tunes. Last night on X Factor, she showed them just how versatile she can be if she sets her mind to it. Dressed in a classic shirt with an untied bowtie, black flare pants and with a guitar ...

17 October 2011
05:46 GMT

Upgrade to PHP 5.3 on Windows for 40% Performance Boost

The latest version of PFP on Windows allows developers to take advantage of quite a consistent performance boost, all the more reason for them to upgrade.In all fairness, PHP 5.3 on Windows has been around for a while, but there are still projects leveraging older iterations of the technology. Microsoft’s Brian...

13 October 2011
07:19 GMT

Pia Toscano Performs ‘I’ll Stand by You’ at Columbus Day Parade

She was one of the favorites to win during the previous season of American Idol but she was eventually voted off, prompting talk of a fix on the show. Pia Toscano has recently reminded people why she was known as the girl with the biggest voice. Present at the Columbus Day Parade in New York City the other day, the f...

12 October 2011
09:50 GMT

Madonna to Perform at Super Bowl Halftime Show

After the rather disappointing performance of the Black Eyed Peas at the Super Bowl XLV, it would seem that organizers are bent on making next year’s edition better. Reports say that Madonna is likely to perform at the halftime show. NME says that various voices online are saying that Madonna has already bee...

5 October 2011
02:40 GMT

Adobe Flash Player 11 Arrives on Android

Adobe has just announced the availability of a new flavor of their Flash Player for Android, with various improvements and fixes included into the mix. According to Adobe, they focused on enhancing the security and stability of their application, but also included a series of other improvements into the mix, all ...

4 October 2011
03:05 GMT

Lady Gaga Performs ‘Hair’ for Bullied Suicide Victim at iHeartRadio Fest

At this year’s iHeartRadio Music Festival, Lady Gaga toned down her performance a bit to honor a late “Monster,” Jamey Rodemeyer, a gay teen who committed suicide after being bullied in school earlier this month. As the video below will show, Gaga sat down at her piano and performed “Hair&rdqu...

26 September 2011
06:41 GMT

Windows 8 Services Loading During Boot Have to Justify Their Existence

Windows 7 was optimized to dramatically reduce the start-up time compared to its predecessor, and Microsoft is hard at work to boost boot performance even more with Windows 8. It’s somewhat a common piece of criticism to call Windows bloated, including in reference to the start-up process, and all the serv...

5 September 2011
06:46 GMT

VMAs 2011: Bruno Mars Performs Amy Winehouse’s ‘Valerie,’ Kills It

It was a bittersweet moment at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, but one that reminded the world why Amy Winehouse will be missed the most: her incredible talent and the incredible music she made. The awards show included a tribute to the late singer.As announced last week, MTV honored Amy at the VMAs with a tribute t...

30 August 2011
08:09 GMT

VMAs 2011: Lady Gaga Accused of Ripping Off Annie Lennox with Jo Calderone Routine

Lady Gaga has long introduced her latest alter ego to the fans, a car mechanic from Italy who claims to be dabbling in modeling, Jo Calderone. At Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards, it was Calderone who took to the stage to perform, prompting talk of how Gaga is ripping off a similar Annie Lennox routine. As the v...

30 August 2011
05:23 GMT

VMAs 2011: Jay-Z Disses Chris Brown

Chris Brown got raving reviews for his impressive performance at the MTV Video Music Awards 2011, but one person in the audience seemed quite unimpressed by it. Jay-Z refused to clap at the end, report says. TMZ has video of Jay-Z’s reaction at the end of Brown’s performance, when the entire audience was ...

30 August 2011
04:44 GMT

VMAs 2011: Beyonce’s Pregnancy and the Conspiracy Theories

Beyonce and husband of 3 years Jay-Z are expecting their first child together. At Sunday’s Video Music Awards 2011 ceremony, the singer dropped the bomb on unsuspecting fans – and conspiracy theories are already making the rounds. Before taking to the stage for an energetic live performance “Lov...

30 August 2011
03:03 GMT

Beyonce Booked to Perform at Michael Jackson Tribute Via Satellite

Another big name has been attached to the official lineup for the Michael Jackson tribute, Michael Forever that will take place at the beginning of October. Beyonce is among the performers that will pay tribute to the late King of Pop, though she will only be able to do so via satellite. Though plagued by controversy...

24 August 2011
03:33 GMT

Boost Windows 7 SP1 USB Storage Devices Performance by Increasing Maximum Transfer Size to 2MB

In some scenarios users will be able to gain a boost of performance from their USB storage devices if they increase the maximum transfer size from the default, Microsoft revealed. This is why the Redmond company is now providing a hotfix designed to help customers get a bump in terms of the transfer size of their US...

12 August 2011
13:21 GMT

Rebecca Black Performs on America’s Got Talent, the YouTube Show – Video

She’s determined to prove her critics wrong and what better way to do that than to show them that, even if her debut single was heavily auto-tuned, she too can sing live. Rebecca Black performed on America’s Got Talent YouTube show the other night. We know her as the most hated person on the Internet, the...

11 August 2011
08:28 GMT

ABC Apologizes for Live Nicki Minaj Wardrobe Malfunction

Hip-hop queen Nicki Minaj brought the insanity on ABC’s Good Morning America for the Summer Concert series and, with it, a very Janet Jackson-type of wardrobe malfunction during the live performance. The network has apologized for it. Dressed in colorful tights and a neon green top, Nicki performed for the ...

6 August 2011
04:57 GMT

Lady Gaga Was ‘Devastated’ by Amy Winehouse’s Death

It wasn’t just Amy Winehouse’s family, friends and fans that were in shock when they learned that the 27-year-old singer was dead. Lady Gaga, for instance, was so devastated by the news that she could hardly speak for 48 whole hours. Gaga was on The View the other day to promote her latest album, “B...

2 August 2011
11:38 GMT

Windows Live Hotmail Breaks the Instantaneous Speed Barrier

Microsoft has finished rolling up an update to Windows Live Hotmail delivering major performance improvements. In fact, the refresh would qualify more as an upgrade, especially considering that it got Windows Live Hotmail to break the instantaneous speed barrier. Think of the instantaneous speed barrier as the soun...

1 July 2011
09:36 GMT

Get Insight into SQL Azure Performance and Elasticity

  Microsoft Cloud adopters can now get insight into SQL Azure performance and elasticity by downloading free resources from the company. The first edition of the Microsoft SQL Azure Performance and Elasticity Guide is available through the software giant’s Download Center to all customers looking to get th...

1 July 2011
04:18 GMT

Optimize Windows 7 SP1 Poor Boot and Shutdown Performance

According to Microsoft, a high-performance desktop running Windows 7 should boot in as little as 10 seconds, if the machine is properly optimized. The software giant considers a computer with the following hardware configuration: Dual-core 2.8-gigahertz (GHz) CPU, 10,000-RPM disk, and 3-gigabyte (GB) memory, a high ...

16 June 2011
19:11 GMT

The Voice Coaches Take on Queen Classics with Medley

As announced, the four judges on The Voice, NBC’s new hit show that has already been renewed for a second season, did their best to do justice to Queen’s classic songs. Week 7 opened with a brilliant performance by the four. Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton took to the st...

8 June 2011
08:11 GMT

Windows Phone 7 Performance Best Practices for Games Overview

Developers building games designed to work on Windows Phone 7 might want to have a look at a PowerPoint presentation offered by Microsoft free of charge designed to help them get the best performance possible out of their projects. Considering the limited hardware resources available in smartphones today, it&rsq...

30 May 2011
07:12 GMT

Lady Gaga Zip-Lines into GMA for Live Performance

If there’s anyone who can make a splashing entrance, Lady Gaga is that person. For her live performance during Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series, the singer zip-lined her way to the stage, as fans screamed their lungs out below. As the videos below will show and as fans must surely know by ...

28 May 2011
06:06 GMT

Fan Grabs Rihanna During Live Performance on Today

Rihanna was in New York just hours ago, performing on The Today Show a set of songs included on her latest album. During the live performance of “S&M,” one fan grabbed her and wouldn’t let go, as the video below will confirm. Rihanna’s appearance was included in 16th annual Toyota Concert Seri...

28 May 2011
05:42 GMT

Lady Gaga Takes a Dive Off the ‘Edge of Glory’ on American Idol Finale

There was once a time when people were saying that the most shocking thing Lady Gaga could still do was to make a public appearance in normal clothes. That and, it would seem, jump off a cliff – which she did on last night’s American Idol finale performance. Gaga was just one of the many A-list performers...

26 May 2011
08:46 GMT

Beyonce Performs New Song on American Idol Finale, ‘1+1’

For those of you who thought that Beyonce’s upcoming album “4” was all about female empowerment and independence, the diva debuted a brand new song on last night’s American Idol finale to prove you wrong. “1+1” is quite of the opposite of all that, a gorgeous love ballad.It’s...

26 May 2011
07:50 GMT

Parents Are Outraged by Britney Spears, Rihanna’s Saucy Billboard Performance

The Parents Television Council (PTC) is calling for a boycott from parents on all ABC and Disney shows, and all their advertisers, for having allowed the “shameless” performance by Britney Spears and Rihanna to air at the Billboard Music Awards 2011 at an hour when children might be watching too. As we al...

26 May 2011
04:18 GMT

Beyonce Accused of Ripping Off Italian Pop Star for Billboard 2011 Performance

Beyonce was honored with the Millennium Award at the Billboard Music Awards 2011, but it was her amazing performance of the latest single, “Run the World (Girls)” that got people talking. They’re still talking about it today – just for the different reasons. Voices online are accusing Beyonce ...

25 May 2011
04:11 GMT

ABC Censors Rihanna, Britney Spears Kiss at the Billboard Awards 2011

Sunday night was a big night for the music industry, as the Billboard Music Awards 2011 took place at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas. One of the most anticipated performances of the night was that of Rihanna and Britney Spears – but ABC would not take any chances with them.As we also informed you yesterday, ...

24 May 2011
04:07 GMT

Nicki Minaj, Britney Spears Perform at Billboard Awards 2011

When Enrique Iglesias bailed out as opening act on Britney Spears’ upcoming tour, it didn’t take her long to find a replacement. Nicki Minaj and Britney got up on the same stage and performed together at last night’s Billboard Music Awards 2011. The so-called “duet” kicked off with a liv...

23 May 2011
08:28 GMT

Beyonce Puts Show-Stopping Performance at Billboard Awards 2011

“Run the World (Girls)” may have been received with somewhat mixed reviews by fans and critics when an incomplete version leaked online ahead of release, but things have changed since then. At the Billboard Awards 2011 the other night, Beyonce showed just what an extraordinary performer she is – pre...

23 May 2011
08:03 GMT

Britney Spears, Rihanna Pillow Fight During Performance at Billboard Awards

If, when Rihanna and Britney Spears teamed up for the “S&M” remix last month, fans thought this couldn’t possibly get any better, they were wrong: the two pop stars made their dreams come true with a live performance at the Billboard Music Awards 2011. Word online was saying on Friday that ther...

23 May 2011
05:27 GMT

Adele’s Voice Problems Cut Short DWTS Performance

British singer Adele is undeniably one of the most popular and talented young artists of today. On last night’s results show of Dancing With the Stars, Adele wowed with her live performance, despite saying that she was having problems with her voice. To promote her latest single “Rolling in the Deep,&...

11 May 2011
08:49 GMT

Help Boost Visual Studio 2010 SP1 Performance

Acting on tester feedback, Microsoft postponed the RTM of Visual Studio 2010 in order to deal with poor performance issues. But undoubtedly, not all problems were resolved, not even after the release of the first upgrade for the product earlier this year. This is why the Redmond company provides Visual Studio P...

7 May 2011
05:46 GMT

RIM: BlackBerry 7 OS Tops Android/iOS, Won't Arrive on Old Handsets

The new BlackBerry 7 OS from Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion is touted as being better than popular operating systems on the market when it comes to certain features. According to the smartphone designer, the new platform release comes with a BlackBerry browser than would easily outperform both Apple&...

3 May 2011
13:51 GMT

Pia Toscano Performs ‘I’ll Stand by You’ on DTWS

American Idol castoff Pia Toscano showed off her impressive vocal range on Dancing With the Stars last night, with an amazing performance of “I’ll Stand by You.” Rumored boyfriend Mark Ballas and Karina Smirnoff danced to the ballad. As we also informed you a few days ago, ABC was quick to capita...

27 April 2011
05:47 GMT

Katy Perry Lights Up American Idol Stage with ‘E.T.’ Performance

Even though she’s out on tour, Katy Perry still found the time to pre-tape a live performance for the latest American Idol eliminations show – and even got Kanye West to show up for a surprise cameo halfway through the song. The stage at American Idol went up in bright lights the other night, as Katy m...

23 April 2011
08:31 GMT

Casey Abrams Steals a Kiss from Jennifer Lopez with Stellar Performance

The other night, Casey Abrams, one of the finalists now on American Idol, managed to put on his best performance so far, while also doing what men in America and all over the world have probably been dreaming for years: he kissed Jennifer Lopez. As the video below with confirm, Casey sang Maroon 5’s “Hard...

22 April 2011
05:44 GMT

Pia Toscano Will Perform on Dancing With the Stars

She said she wasn’t sorry she was voted off American Idol and that she had a bad feeling her time on the show had come, but doors are not closed for Pia Toscano. The singer will perform on Dancing With the Stars next week, it has emerged.American Idol and Dancing With the Stars are two of the biggest shows on T...

21 April 2011
03:14 GMT

SharePoint Server 2010 Performance and Capacity Guidance

Microsoft is offering IT professionals a comprehensive collection of resources designed to make the best out of SharePoint Server 2010 deployments. In this regard, IT pros can head over to TechNet and get insight into the Redmond company’s recommendations on the performance and capacity of SharePoint Server 20...

6 April 2011
10:51 GMT

ACM 2011: Amazing Duets from Rihanna, Jennifer Nettles, Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood

Kids had their fun over the weekend with the Kids’ Choice Awards 2011, but grownups (and country music lovers in particular) also had theirs with the 2011 Academy Of Country Music Awards. The night was capped off with two spectacular performances, two surprising duets from four amazing artists: Rihanna and Jenn...

4 April 2011
09:49 GMT

Kids’ Choice Awards 2011: Willow Smith Performs Medley

She may be just 10 but Willow Smith has already proved she can put one amazing show. At this weekend’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2011, Willow performed a 2-song medley – and killed it, as the video below will perform. If confirmation was needed anymore, Willow seems a natural born performer. She’s d...

4 April 2011
08:30 GMT

Britney Spears Kills It on Jimmy Kimmel – Video

Shortly after her latest album, “Femme Fatale,” arrived in music stores, Britney Spears was on Jimmy Kimmel to promote it. And what better way to do that than with a performance and two funny skits. Check them out below. As fans must know, Britney has been busy pushing the album. It has already won ove...

31 March 2011
06:15 GMT

Chris Brown Impresses with Fiery Live Performance on DWTS

Though there were some doubts as to whether he was still on to perform on the first-ever live results show of the current season of Dancing With the Stars, Chris Brown did so – and killed it with a fiery, energetic set. Last time he was on ABC, things didn’t end that well for Chris, as we also informe...

30 March 2011
08:42 GMT

Britney Spears’ GMA Performance: Awkward, Lifeless Choreography

Britney Spears is back – but her dance moves are surely a far cry from what she’s shown she can do in previous concerts. Always the consummate performer and entertainer, she seemed to barely make an honest effort to shine during her recent Good Morning America 3-song set. As we also noted just minutes ago...

30 March 2011
04:05 GMT

Britney Spears Performs 3-Song Set on GMA

In preparation for the release of her latest studio material, the highly anticipated “Femme Fatale” album, Britney Spears taped a 3-song performance for Good Morning America. It aired hours ago – and you can check it out thanks to the video embedded below, at the end of the article. After “war...

30 March 2011
03:32 GMT

Britney Spears Returns to the Stage with Surprise Las Vegas Performance

Just as the release date for her latest album is drawing nearer, Britney Spears is keeping busy. On Friday night, at the Rain club in Las Vegas, the Princess of Pop popped in for a special, more or less surprise performance. “Femme Fatale” comes out in music stores next week and, with it, a new MTV specia...

27 March 2011
07:50 GMT

Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez Will Perform on American Idol

Though few said this could work, having Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler as judges on the latest season of American Idol has proved to be a winning solution. Now, fans should get ready for live performances from these two. Not much is known as of now but one thing is certain: JLo and Tyler will perform by the end of t...

15 March 2011
11:53 GMT

Adam Lambert Strips Down ‘Aftermath’ for AI Performance

Sometimes, the message of the song is more important than how it’s performed, but, in Adam Lambert’s case, whichever way he chooses to perform it, he still kills it. The singer did an acoustic version of “Aftermath” on last night’s American Idol results show. As we also reported over the...

11 March 2011
07:28 GMT

Adam Lambert Returns to American Idol on March 10

Adam Lambert fans prepare: the singer, who’s reached international fame thanks to American Idol, will return to the show for a live performance on March 10 – and, knowing Adam, it’s bound to be great. Adam is releasing an acoustic version of “Aftermath,” one of the tracks included on his...

5 March 2011
06:21 GMT


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